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MK07 VME

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,915 mi
Last recorded109,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 VME
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 109,915 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 103,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 103,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 99,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 99,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 92,715 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 92,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 85,249 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer front wing has slight corrosion

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 80,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer front wing has slight corrosion

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,656 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 73,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,273 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 69,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,114 miles

both rear brake discs some wear and corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,856 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs some wear heavy corrosion on the inside

Fail 21 Mar 2014 65,856 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs some wear heavy corrosion on the inside

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 48,533 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 48,533 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,730 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,730 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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MK07 VME is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK07 VME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK07 VME is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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